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Tom Daley has made it known he has a keen interest in knitting, after previously being spotted sitting poolside with knitting needles in hand.
Fast forward a few years and the Olympian has partnered with fashion house Reiss on an exclusive Pride Collection, which centres around love, pride and his love of the water.
The 15-piece collection is a unisex capsule of embroidered, knitted, and printed clothes that boast a relaxed fit – plus a cupid of sequin items too, for good measure.
While some items are embroidered with ‘Lover’ on, others feature heart-shaped motifs to honour Pride. As the collection honours Tom’s aquatic career it’s unsurprising the clothing range is centred around a blue colour scheme – makes sense – as well as waterfall sequins and wave patterned knits.
Speaking about the partnership, Tom shared: ‘My inspiration for designing the Reiss x Tom Daley collection were some of my favourite things – water and the craft of knitting. Sequins really spoke to me when it came to knitting as they bounce light off the piece, as you would see if you were looking on the surface of the water. I love texture and elements that look hand-finished, such as blanket stitching, and it was really important to me to include these little details in the collection.’
This collection pays extra attention to detail as the label on each item has been created by LGBTQ+ artist Richard Kilroy, and it features an abstract image of two swimmers in a pool.
From chunky knitwear, crochet designs to denim jackets, co-ords, cardigans and polo tops, this collection is ideal for the summer season. Shop a full outfit from the line, or specific staples to weave into your existing collection.
What we love most is the Pride Collection will see proceeds donated to Rainbow Railroad charity, which provides support and safety to the LGBTQ+ community worldwide.
The Reiss x Tom Daley collection is available to shop online and in stores at Reiss now, so what are you waiting for?
Shop Out Top Picks
Stripe Polo Vest In Soft Blue
Go bold with the Stripe Polo Vest, which boasts chunky knit detailing, a collar neckline, as well as blue sequins and ‘Lover’ motif on the front. Wear on its own with shorts, chinos or jeans, or layer over a T-shirt.
Atlantis Sequin Lover Shirt In Soft Blue
It’s fun, it’s playful, it’s jazzy, it’s everything you want for a night out celebrating Pride, as well as any upcoming holidays too. The cuban-style shirt is embellished with soft blue sequins, and features ‘Lover’ on the back in a contrast buttercream colourway. It features a collar detail and button front fastening, which you can button all the way up, partially fasten or leave open.
Ocean Crochet Denim Shorts In Off White
A twist on the classic denim shorts that we welcome in the summer months when we tend to be more playful with fabrics and textures. The shorts feature crochet panels by the pocket, as well as blanket stitch along the hems for added detail. The shorts fall to the knees and offer a wide relaxed fit.
Neptune Crochet Panel Shorts
If you have a summer filled with garden parties, picnics in the park and trips away, these colourful shorts need to be in your closet. Crafted from speckled cotton-blend yarn, and woven into a chunky crochet texture, these shorts offer an alternative to the classic chino or denim shorts. Pair with a classic tank top or T-shirt.
Eros Graphic-Print T-Shirt
If you want a timeless piece you can wear day in day out then a T-shirt is a great way to go. It’s one of the more affordable pieces in Tom Daley’s collection, but it’s versatile, playful and simple. The back features a bold water print, which will add colour to any look.
Hydros Tile Crochet Shirt
Come summertime crochet shirts and co-ords are everywhere, so we are snapping this up for the season. It features green, sky blue and mustard geometric shape detail, a cuban collar and button front shirt.
Horizon Cotton Lover Vest With Stretch
A classic vest is a must buy, after all you can never have too many tanks. This short sleeve design features a round neck and ‘Lover’ embroidered on the front. It may just be our favourite piece because it’s so simple, versatile and easy to wear.
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